Are the Spirits of Universe speaking to us through Artists and Musicians ?

I am a musician/poet/songwriter and I believe that much of my inspiration and expressions are coming to me and through me from a higher source other
than just my own intellectual mind, my personal experiences and my personal opinions. Most of the art I have created seemed to come to me in a flash
of inspiration and kinda just flowed out of me like I wasn't really the one creating it.

I see and hear these same types of messages coming from other artists in all genres and from all different backgrounds, age groups, periods throughout
history, different religions and they all seems to have a common theme and purpose.

Is this just the common experience of the Human condition or is it more? Is it supernatural, spiritual forces at work or perhaps even aliens using us
to get their message across?

What are your thoughts, opinions and personal experiences of this phenomenon ?

Here is a quote that expresses the same concept i'm speaking of

" I decided that it was not wisdom that enabled poets to write their poetry, but a kind of instinct or inspiration, such as you find in seers and
prophets who deliver all their sublime messages without knowing in the least what they mean."

I think it is entirely possible. That's what the lead singer from the Red Hot Chilli Peppers says, among others. He says everything he does is
channeled from a divine source which transmits it's messages through him.

Great musicians...no... Great people are always out there like that though.

As long as your not hurting anyone or spreading negativity, embrace it.

Edit: I hope we can get some more people o chime in. This could make for a good conversation.
One more thing... NEVER STOP PLAYING!!!!

NAh this is crazy talk man, you must have dipped into some of that pot stuff the kids are smoking, should definitely cut that stuff out it's illegal
and dangerous. It's a travesty you've destroyed your mind with such substances dude.

edit: alright but 4real clearly you're "turned-on" and "tuning-in" as Leary would say. Welcome to the neurosomatic circuit my friend, it is a
beautiful realm to live in on this earth. The higher circuits are strange and cosmic and alien, the lower circuits are domesticated and bland. In
the neurosomatic realm everything you do is God within You, even the most staunch atheist when turned onto the neurosomatic circuit will realize his
actions and creations and manifestations and everything is the work of unseen cosmic and spiritual forces. You are Me, I am You, I am He, and You are
Too. We're all God, brother. Everything is. When you spank your girlfriends butt and do her in the back you are doing it to God, and he might even
like it.

As an artists/writer/musician my advice to you is this: don't settle for safety or a 9-5 job, never give in to the lower circuits. Stay crazy, stay
wild, stay spontaneous, stay spiritual, stay cosmic my friend. You will find success in the art field of your choice if you get out of time and let
the cosmos take hold of you, don't force it. Why do you think the most creative people are drug/alcohol users? It helps them let stuff flow, so let
it all flow man.

Oh, and whatever it is that you've done in the last month that created this brian-shift for you, keep doing it lest you slip back into domesticated
shirt-collar life. For me it was pot, surfing, and an abundance of money. Having all 3 of these at the same time literally rocketed me into the 6th
circuited. I hope you can identify what did it for you so you never have to let go of this incredible feeling of being in touch with all that
Is.

LOL, I absolutely agree with everything you said. It actually has been about 14 years since my first becoming aware of this mentality. I also know
what you mean about slipping back into the old ways of living a common or so called "normal" life.

What keeps the dream alive for me is sound and listening for the words of the divine spirits of the Universe.
You are clearly one of those voices. Thank you

I am not an artist. I am not inspired to do something creative like painting, writing poetry or songs or making music but I know exactly what you are
talking about. It was about time that someone like you came forward with this topic.

This may sound very weird now but I would like to read some of your song lyrics and ask you some questions about it afterwards. If you do not want to
share them here publically I will understand. But it could bring my research concerning music to an end and it may help you further with answering
your own questions.

I'm a musician/poet myself and I can definitely relate to what you're saying. It happens to me on almost a daily basis, especially when I'm about
to make a big decision about something.

For example, I wrote a poem that is describing this VERY specific family situation, yet I had no reason whatsoever to write it. It's not about me or
my experience with family, but it is oddly touching. So yeah, I know what you mean and I think that many of us writers and artists are in touch with
the unconscious id part of the human psyche, symbolized as the Holy Spirit.

To put it simply, God is speaking through us because we are listening to God.

I strongly believe Bring Me The Horizon's new Cd is something to look at. Its entitled "There is a hell, believe me I've seen it. There is a
Heaven, lets keep it a secret". Here are some of the lyrics to the song Visions.

This is a call to arms, so grab your guns and get your horses. Only the dead have seen the end of this fight. This is a call to arms, so all you
fallen soldiers sing with me: death or glory. So march with me if you believe there's any hope for us. I've been hiding in these trenches for far
too long. All is fair in love and war, so they tell me. All is fair in love and war, so they say. Come on, come on, there has to be a better way. Get
up, get up, let's leave this mess. I know a place that we can get away from all of this. Come on come on, get up get up. I've been dreaming of us
leaving everything and everyone we've ever known. I've been thinking all these visions must be a sign, so hold on and don't let go. No, we can't
leave till you tell me everything. So come clean, don't talk in tongues. Talk in tongues. It's time to bring out your dead. And the skeletons that
you've been hiding. Tell me everything I need to know. Bring out your dead. [2x] So march with me if you believe there's any hope for us. I've
been hiding in these trenches for far too long. All is fair in love and war, so they tell me. All is fair in love and war, so they say. Come on come
on, get up get up. I know a place that we can get away from all of this. Yeah. [2x] I couldn't see a thing till I shut my eyes. I never knew a thing
till I lost my mind. I would sell my soul to know it all, but I held the keys all this time. [2x] I've been dreaming of us leaving everything and
everyone we've ever known. I've been thinking all these visions must be a sign, so hold on and don't let go. Bring out your dead. [3x]

They also have songs like... Alligator Blood. The Fox And The Wolf. Here are the lyrics to that one...

You said you can't get to heaven unless you get high But there's no word of hell on the way back down You said it's now or never, You only live
once Would you be so quick to walk over to my grave? You said you'll never be younger than you are tonight Now I've never felt weaker in all my
life You said it's only a one off, only a line But now it's a circle, all of the time Well, it's a one man cult and he's serving his line It's a
"Lust For Life" but it's a lifeless wine He kissed her hand and then he found out her name, It's Death and now he can't seem to wake You can't
run with the foxes and yet hunt with the wolf Are you addicted? Tell me the truth I think I'm losing my mind They say the poison's in the dosage
and they must be right Left with panic attacks and death riding our backs It all looks so much worse on the way back down I'm so #ed up since I hit
the ground Revive me

One of the things i noticed was that some of the bands i follow, including BMTH, Chiodos, Underoath, Stone Sour and a few more, came out with a
similar theme.

I am a semi pro musician and calling me a mediocre guitar player is being complementary, that is why I'm usually found thumping along on the bass,
playin harp or sax. Sometimes my mates get drunk and in a moment of weakness let me play 6stg. Usually I suck but there are times when something
takes hold of my spirit and someone or something plays that Strat for me with my fingers; Licks, phrases, chord progressions that I never even
dreamed of, flow out effortlessly and everyone in the band and in the bar can feel it.

When those rare moments happen to me I feel a calmness and love that words can't describe. That's the reason
why I play as often and as long as I can; hoping that I can experience that grace and peace that all men should feel, all the time!!

Yes i agree that this is not just something that artists experience. I applies to all us of who are inspired with a passion or a calling to improve
ourselves and the world around us.

It could apply to many hobbies and occupations. Such as teaching, preaching, politics, environmental preservation, charity work and a large number of
and in fact probably almost all the important work that is being done by our fellow human beings.

I focused on art and music because that is what I personally relate to the most and also it is Artists who most often try to convey these messages to
as many people as they can.

Thank you for your contributions to this post and the positive messages of encouragement you bring to the world.
I wish you good luck in your endeavors and hope you are successful in achieving the goals you set for yourself.
I would enjoy listening to your art and music if it is available or when you are prepared to share it with us.

I agree with half your statement only because i believe the other half has not yet been stated. It absolutely is correct that I could not have come to
the opinions I have without first looking inside myself and searching my own heart and soul. But for me it doesn't and didn't stop there. Because
when you reach even deeper in both directions, inward and outward you begin to introduce your own soul to the collective soul of the universe and they
introduce themselves to you. Thanks for the contributions you are making and keep up the good work.

I believe that when you try to contribute something to the world, and express yourself and your inner thoughts, that is the most pure you can possibly
be.

While I spend mere moments deciding what I will say to a person in conversation, I spend hours condensing a one sided conversation. Once I start to
write, it seems to take on a life of its own. Sometimes I know what I am about to write, sometimes not. I have been writing poetry and lyrics since I
was ten years old, though it wasn't extraordinary then, I did have it published at the age of eleven.

I can't honestly say that my inspiration has been divine whatsoever, except that it always seems to tell me more about myself than the world. When I
find myself describing something larger than myself, it seems to shrink a complex idea down to something more malleable and tangible.

Many musucians have stated that they were the conduit for the song.it came from another source,Theres plenty of quotes about this.There is a lot of
stories that imply we can tap into something more than us,or maybe the whole of us? That collective conscious
you should watch this. Its a talk given by the author of Eat ,pray, love.A book which was made into a hollywood movie starring Julia Roberts,But dont
let that turn you off,lol

The author starts to talk about inspiration,and describes ideas coming into her head like they are entities! These ideas or entities are flying around
waiting to manifest themselves through someone,you just have to tap into them.Its interesting because she says it like shes just figured out a system
and is trying to teach people,

google ted talks,elizabeth gilberth. You have to skip ahead to about 15 minutes but its fascinating and you might find it insightful as an artist,
peace

I was the kid who went to the 10th grade career fair hoping to meet a poet I could relate to.

Our planet is sick, and it has less to do with the environment and more to do with ho we choose to collectively frame the world. Artists often tap
into a more universal frame of reference, and when they do -- it's magic. I have woken from a deep sleep, rolled over, grabbed my guitar and a tape
recorder and laid down a whole song -- from start to finish -- in one take. It's not coming from me, and I am amused when people claim it is. It's a
friendly kind of amusement though, and I take it as the compliment it is, and move on. The best stuff I have ever written comes in a flash of
inspiration. I've written good stuff that came much more slowly, and I appreciate it for what it is, but for me -- I am always looking to get home to
THAT place.

Originally posted by 0zzymand0s
I have woken from a deep sleep, rolled over, grabbed my guitar and a tape recorder and laid down a whole song -- from start to finish -- in one take.
It's not coming from me, and I am amused when people claim it is. It's a friendly kind of amusement though, and I take it as the compliment it is, and
move on. The best stuff I have ever written comes in a flash of inspiration. I've written good stuff that came much more slowly, and I appreciate it
for what it is, but for me -- I am always looking to get home to THAT place.

My wife still enjoys when I pick up a guitar and just start singing and playing about what's on my mind. Honestly, some of my most hilarious, saddest,
and joyous songs have come from spontaneous urges to play. If I know I am being recorded it just doesn't seem to come out the same.

Her most fond memory is in early 2000 when I spontaneously picked up a guitar in front of a group of friends and stole her heart for good with "Shower
Head : Ode to her best friend." The title literally came as fast as I typed it now, and as fast as I picked up the guitar and uttered those words
while strumming the chords.

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